Collections

Curated lists of the best drama films by theme — true stories, tearjerkers, war, prison and more.

Best Drama Films of All Time 1600 films

Dramas Based on a True Story 654 films

Dramas Based on a Book 1030 films

Biographical Dramas 400 films

Tearjerker Dramas 470 films

World War II Dramas 283 films

Coming-of-Age Dramas 341 films

Dramas About Friendship 284 films

Family Dramas 687 films

Prison Dramas 136 films

Sports Dramas 209 films

Revenge Dramas 155 films

LGBTQ+ Dramas 309 films

Gangster & Mob Dramas 142 films

Musical Dramas 237 films

Courtroom Dramas 143 films

Road Movies 116 films

Addiction Dramas 148 films

Dramas About Racism 121 films

Period Dramas 212 films

Divorce & Separation Dramas 203 films

Parent & Child Dramas 214 films

Dramas Set in New York 192 films

Murder & True Crime Dramas 219 films

Grief & Loss Dramas 188 films

Love & Romance Dramas 201 films

Teacher & School Dramas 140 films

Illness & Healing Dramas 125 films

Dramas About Disability 130 films

Best Dramas by Women Directors 198 films

Black & White Classic Dramas 128 films

Short Films 74 films

Emotional Short Animations 39 films